How can you tell if your relationship is actually healthy? Can unhealthy things happen in healthy relationships? In this episode of Unsilenced, JBWS staff member Maddie Hahn explores:

• The 8 key elements of a healthy relationship
• The difference between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships
• Green flags people should look for in relationships
• The difference between boundaries and ultimatums
• Whether unhealthy behaviors can exist in otherwise healthy relationships
• And so much more!

Whether you're questioning your relationship or simply want to understand what healthy love should look like, this episode provides practical insights and helpful tools to learn more about healthy relationships.

Video Content:

(0:00) What Is a Healthy Relationship?

(1:16) Green Flags in Healthy Relationships

(2:15) Negotiation and Fairness in Relationships

(4:28) Boundaries vs Ultimatums

(10:50) Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationship Conflict

(15:07) Trying to Change Your Partner

(17:10) Keeping Your Identity in a Relationship

(20:45) Trust and Support in Relationships

(21:40) Privacy, Phones, and Location Sharing

(22:15) Trust Issues and Past Relationship Trauma

(26:50) Apologizing and Taking Responsibility

(29:20) Can Relationships Recover From Dishonesty?

(33:55) Shared Responsibility in Relationships

(36:55) Financial Equality and Economic Partnership

(41:10) Can Healthy Relationships Have Unhealthy Moments?

(42:40) Unhealthy vs Abusive Relationships

(48:40) About JBWS and Resources for Support

About JBWS and Resources:

• JBWS’ services: jbws.org/services
• General resources: jbws.org/resources
• If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 97.539.7801 or visit jbws.org/jcnv
• If you don’t live or work predominately inMorris County or Passaic County in New Jersey, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org

Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris